A short video story explaining the Yoruba Bata drum and dance tradition.

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After performing at the Kora Awards 2007, Eedris Abdulkareem apologizes to 50 Cent for their previous encounter.

I can’t say I ever expected to see these two on stage together again. 50 was probably just as surprised by the apology as I was watching it. Needless to say, I’m glad we can finally close the book on this one.

If you’re not up to speed on the issue, here is Eedris’ side of the story:
http://www.naijajams.com/eedris-on-the-run-in-with-50-cent

What do you think?

In case you’ve missed it, Olu’s Yahoozee is the one of the songs given incessant rotation on the naija air waves. The video hit the web several weeks ago and with it came rave commentary. I had high expectations given some of Olu’s previous work as part of Maintain, but after watching I wondered what all the noise was about. It seemed like just another dancefloor track with very little else going on. The video could be a parody of a bad rap video. It reminded me of the brilliant and very funny video for “What They Do” by The Roots.

And if one video wasn’t enough, the remix version takes it to another level, complete with a blonde woman giving a Hummer a sponge bath! Wow.

Olu Maintain – Yahoozee (youtube)

Olu Maintain – Yahoozee (remix) (youtube)

I’d love to hear what the rest of you think.

» Official Olu Maintain website

» Olu Maintain on MySpace

Olu Maintain may be slick and suave in his videos, but sit him down with the sharp women of Funmi Iyanda’s New Dawn, and… well, let’s just say lots of squirming ensues. I don’t get the sense he’s had to support his answers like this before.

Check out Olu’s awkward interview where he talks about chasing women, yahoozee the breakup of Maintain and more:

You’ll find more videos of the New Dawn program on the official website.

I came across this video from Chiido called Gbejo by chance and it reminded me of why I like ChiiDo… he doesn’t take himself too seriously and his songs make me laugh. This track has some fresh pidgin rhymes in “part 2” and lots of reasons to make you smile. Enjoy.

Previous naijajams postings on ChiiDo:
ChiiDo – Pidgin Mixtape King
ChiiDo – Shake Body
ChiiDo – Pidgin English

Weird MC isn’t a new name in Naija music. If you’ve been to a naija party, wedding or the like in the last few years, you’ve probably heard her music. For more than a decade, Weird MC The Raptainer has been dropping afro-infused hiphop while splitting time between Naija and the UK. Her latest claim to fame was the appropriately titled Ijoya (previewed here in 2005)... a wildly successful dance track that racked up awards and packed dancefloors the world over.

Following closely on the heels of Ijoya, Weird MC returns with another great track. This time it’s Riranwo (Riran Wo – i.e. See Something.) It’s the first single off the upcoming album, New Dawn. Check out Weird MCs MySpace page for the latest information regarding the release and enjoy the track.

Riran wo!

“Ri Ran Wo” [See Sumtin’]
Written by Adeshola Idowu
Co-written by Abiodun Idowu
Produced by Dr. Fabs for Nsayne Entertainment Nigeria
Mixed and Mastered by Mr Skillz (JJC) @ Backbone Studios U.K.
Executive Producer Adeshola Idowu for 0907 Entertainment
From the forthcoming album, “New Dawn”
Photo by Funke Babaeko

Naijajams exclusive interview interview with Weird MC (2005)

Weird MC - Riranwo (main mix) [stream]

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Photos of Weird MC in the Gallery

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http://www.myspace.com/weirdmc

(Weird MC on MySpace)